2006 GREEN BAR–NYLT , 1800 Circle 75 Parkway, SE, Atlanta, GA 30339 A NEW VISION OF YOUTH LEADERSHIP Green Bar–National Youth Leadership Training, was recently revised in 2004! The course was offered in pilot form in 2004, and delivered to about 200 Atlanta area youth leaders in 2005. recognizes that Scoutmasters have the primary responsibility for training their youth leaders. The purpose of NYLT is not to assume that role, but rather to support it. GB– NYLT features instruction in skills that can be used at home, at school, on the job, and, in particular, at the unit level. Through activities, events, games, and adventures, GB– NYLT participants will work hard and play hard together as they put into action the best Scouting has to offer. Course Vision The Green Bar–National Youth Leadership Training course will provide each scout participant an experience where he can learn to Be, Know and Do the highest ideals of scouting leadership. Course Goals • Give participants the confidence and knowledge to conduct the troop program. • Provide participants with a clear understanding of team and personal development and how those elements relate to being a leader. • Guide the participants through the stages of team development. • Create an environment of Scouting fellowship and fun guided by the Scout Oath and Law. • Give participants the opportunity to share ideas and experiences with Scouts from other troops. • Have fun and experience Scouting at its best.

This change aligns what youth are learning and using with what adults learn and use from for the 21st Century. Course Dates May 28 - June 3, 2006 at Bert Adams Scout Reservation June 4 - June 10, 2006 at Bert Adams Scout Reservation

Participants must attend all (Sunday–Saturday) sessions for the entire weeklong course. Participant Requirements and Expectations __ Be at least 13 years of age, but not yet 18 by June of 2006. __ Have attained at least the First Class rank. __ Live by the Scout Oath and at all times. __ Have successfully completed two years of Boy Scout summer camp experience. __ Have strong cooking and camping skills. __ Be currently serving as, or likely to serve as, SPL or ASPL.

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Frequently Asked Questions What is an overview of the course? The course begins with the patrols finding a team vision and ends with the individual scouts refining a personal vision of how to take the skills back to their home troop and communicate what they have learned. The course models a month in the life of a model troop – three meetings (one each day for the first three days) all leading up to a big outdoor experience (an overnight outpost camp). The course uses the patrol method and presents model Patrol Leader Council and Troop meetings. Patrols are challenged early in the week to prepare a presentation on the meaning of leadership. This exercise enables the participants to internalize the leadership skills and concepts presented during the course. Throughout the week, the staff will be modeling the concepts and skills that are the core content of the course. Each skill is integrated into an overall approach to leadership, so that the participants not only learn a ‘Toolbox of Skills,’ but also how and when and why to apply each of them for successful leadership. Special note: Green Bar–NYLT is not a week of summer camp, it is not free time, it is not an opportunity to earn merit badges and it is definitely not a vacation. Who runs Green Bar–NYLT? National Youth Leadership Training—locally known as Green Bar is a scout run program with adult leadership. The Green Bar trained youth staff consists of a Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders, and Troop Guides. Many senior youth staff have participated in the National Youth Leader Instructor Camp at . The Wood Badge trained adult staff consists of a Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmasters, and Quartermasters. The staff models the core learning and leadership messages of the NYLT syllabus. Is there a pre-course parent meeting? No Is there a post-course ticket? While there is no formal ticket, each participant is asked to share and refine their personal and group vision and goals they develop on the course with their home Scoutmaster What is the code of conduct? Our Code of Conduct is the Scout Oath and Scout Law. What is the course uniform? Green Bar–NYLT will use the Official Field Uniform. Specific uniform requirements and a personal equipment list will be included with the acceptance letter. No alternatives or local variations of this uniform will be permitted. Who may attend? This program is for Senior Patrol Leaders, Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders, and other key youth leaders who are likely candidates for these positions. The Scoutmaster Handbook suggests that, "As Scoutmaster, you should decide which youth leaders will benefit most from this experience." History shows that those Scouts without a personal desire to participate usually fail to gain much from the course. What is the cost of the course? The cost for Green Bar–NYLT for 2006 is $185.00. This includes food, patrol camping equipment, training materials, T-shirts, patch, and a cap. Many units sponsor youth who wish to attend Green Bar–NYLT by paying for part or all of course fee. Are camperships available? A limited number of need based Camperships are also available through the council office (all requests for camperships are held in strict confidence). Contact the program center for further details. For more information contact the AAC Program Center: Telephone: (770) 989-8820 E-mail: [email protected] or http://www.atlantabsa.org/training